Sharks sign D Justin Braun to 5-year, $19 million extension

The San Jose Sharks sign defenseman Justin Braun to 5-year, $19 million extension.

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks have signed defenseman Justin Braun to a $19 million, five-year extension.

The deal announced Wednesday will keep Braun under contract through the 2019-20 season. Braun has one year remaining on his current contract.

Braun emerged as one of San Jose’s top defensemen last season, often drawing the most difficult matchups. He was second on the team in average time on ice per game (20:59), tied for first in short-handed ice time per game (2:11) and set career-highs for points (17), goals (4) and assists (13).